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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.95 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.95 and 41.13 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.95 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.95 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.95 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 6,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496.48/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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